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Q 1/21
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Which of the following is NOT a response to increased PTH in hypocalcemia?
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increased renal tubular calcium reabsorption
bone calcium release
increased renal 1,25(OH)2D production
calcitonin secretion
Q 2/21
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Which of the following is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?
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Primary hyperparathyroidism
Malignancy
Immobilization
Paget's disease
21 questions
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Which of the following is NOT a response to increased PTH in hypocalcemia?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?
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True or False: Both thiazide and loop diuretics are known to cause hypercalcemia?
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Which of the following mechanisms is NOT induced by lithium to cause hypercalcemia?
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After treating the underlying cause, what is the most appropriate treatment option for a hypovolemic patient with no comorbidities and corrected calcium > 12 mg/dL?
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In which of the following patients is volume expansion with LR appropriate to use for hypercalcemia treatment?
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True or False: Loop diuretics in hypercalcemia treatment results in increased urinary calcium excretion and prevention of fluid overload from saline administration.
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Bumex 2 mg PO = Lasix __________ mg IV
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Which of the following loop diuretics may be used in a patient with a true, severe anaphylactic reaction to sulfa from other loop diuretics?
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True or False: Calcitonin must be added to glucocorticoids to prevent tachyphylaxis of the steroids.
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A patient presents with corrected calcium of 13 mg/dL (symptomatic) and ESRD. What is the most appropriate pharmacologic treatment for this patient initially?
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Hydrocortisone 60 mg = Prednisone _________ mg
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Which of the following agents is first-line for hypercalcemia of malignancy if CrCl > 35 ml/min?
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True or False: Cincalcet treats hypercalcemia by increasing the sensitivity of ionized calcium on the parathyroid gland thus increasing PTH to decrease calcium
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Which of the following deficiencies would NOT necessarily need to be repleted prior to supplementing calcium for maximum efficacy?
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Which of the following is a vitamin D precursor?
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Which of the following medications is NOT appropriate to use as calcium supplementation?
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IV calcium is NOT required for treatment in which of the following situations?
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Which of the following does not present a drug interaction with PO calcium?
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What is the initial dosage of ergocalciferol for Vitamin D repletion?
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Which of the following is the maintenance dosage of cholecalciferol for Vitamin D?
